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What are 2 different types of adjusting serpentine belts?
There are two different types of belt. The first is the serpentine belt, which is constantly tensioned by a spring or hydraulic means, the second is the component tensioned belt, which is usually found on older cars.
Is changing a serpentine belt easy?
Serpentine belt replacement is easy because today’s automatic drive belt tensioners eliminate the need to loosen bolts or pry components into position for retensioning. Just rotate the tensioner, remove the old belt and install a new one.
Is the drive belt the same as Cambelt?
The timing belt is responsible for making sure the engine’s crankshaft, pistons, and valves operating insync or in time. The drive belt is responsible for using the engine’s revolutions to drive the power steering pump, a/c compressor, alternator, water pump, and other belt driven accessories.
How tight should drive belts be?
For most vehicles, the belt should not be able to be pressed down more than ½ inch. If it can be pressed lower, then the belt is too loose. Note: Manufacturers have their own specifications for how much deflection can be found in the belt.
Where is the tensioner located?
The belt tensioner is on the front of the engine, between the crankshaft and alternator pulleys.
Can you work the serpentine belt on a 2004 Saab 9-3 arc?
On a 2004 Saab 9-3 Arc you could potentially work solely from the top of the car but it does help to also gain access from the wheel well to help get at the lower portion of the serpentine belt. I’ve included this in the steps below:
How do you remove a serpentine belt from a car?
Head over to your parked car, raise the engine hood, jack up the front passenger tire, secure it with a jack stand and remove the tire with your impact wrench and a 17mm impact socket. Increase your workspace by removing these two 10mm nuts holding the wheel well. This will help access the lower portion of the serpentine belt in subsequent steps.
How do you remove the belt tensioner on a Chevy Silverado?
Remove the engine cover using a T30 torx bit: Use a ½” socket + ratchet to remove the 4 bolts securing the alternator and move it out of the way to make room for the belt tensioner to come out: With the alternator out of the way you now have enough room to get the belt tensioner out.